New Deal of the Week and Explosion Album Class

The new deal of the week is here. Go here to check it out! You can get some Big Shot items at a big price reduction!

Week 2 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
115961	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$25.99
114515	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$5.99
116760	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$25.49

The Perfect setting die will make napkin rings and a standard size cupcake ring.

If you signed up for my class, please bring the following (if you have it):

• paper trimmer
• bone folder
• adhesive

See you then!

Deal of the Week and Digital Starter Kit

Stampin' Up! has brought back the "Deal of the Week" for October. This week's special is on three of the punches:

Week 1 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
109183	Trio Flower punch	$10.99
109041	5-Petal Flower punch	$10.99
110709	My Way punch	$11.99

Let me know if you're interested in purchasing one of these punches for the discounted price. They are regularly $15.95.

Stampin' Up! has also announced another Starter Kit Promotion. This new starter kit is $185, and with it you get the following:

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

Scrapbook in a Box

I've scheduled my next class for October 19th at 6:00. It's a scrapbook in a box or explosion album class. The class fee is $25 and it includes your choice of Simply Scrappin' kits from the catalog. You can find these on page 164-167. With the kit you can make two albums and cards to go with them! At the class, you'll have time to completely make and decorate one album, if you bring pictures or you can just make both albums to take home and decorate on your own. If you'd like to see what one of these boxes look like, you can check out my scrapbook.com gallery here.

Midnight Crop

Hey everyone! I'm having a midnight crop on Friday, September 11th. It's a time to get together with friends and create away! I'll have my non-consumable supplies available (stamps, ink, dies). Just bring your consumables (paper, adhesive) and any other "stuff" you want to create with. You may just have that set or punch a friend was looking to borrow for the night!

You're welcome to bring something to drink or a little appetizer to share. I'll have a couple ready for you, too!

The time is from 6:00 - 12:00. See you then!

Sales Tax Weekend...

...applies to some scrapbooking stuff!

The state of Texas is having a sales tax holiday from August 21 - 23. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free.

• Uni-ball Signo gel pen, 105021, $3.95
• Basic Black Stampin’ Write journaler, 105394, $3.25
• Stampin’ Write markers, various, $3.25
• Watercolor Pencils, 101879, $19.95
• Watercolor Wonder Crayons Bold Brights, 106695, $19.95
• Watercolor Wonder Crayons Earth Elements, 106696, $19.95
• Watercolor Wonder Crayons Rich Regals, 106698, $19.95
• Watercolor Wonder Crayons Soft Subtles, 106697, $19.95
• Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals, 106746, $9.95
• Stampin’ Pastels, 105542, $24.95
• Craft & Rubber scissors, 103179, $19.95
• Paper snips, 103579, $9.95
• Craft & Paper scissors, 108360, $29.95
• Pencil sharpener, 100745, $4.95
• Blender pens, 102845, $9.95
• 2-Way Glue Pen, 100425, $3.50
• SNAIL adhesive, 104332, $6.95
• SNAIL refill, 104331, $4.50
• Mini Glue Dots, 103683, $4.95
• Pop-Up Glue Dots, 104183, $3.95
• Stampin’ Dimensionals, 104430, $3.95
• Anywhere Glue Stick, 104045, $3.95
• Dotto, 103305, $12.95
• Dotto refill, 100902, $6.50
• Sticky Strip, 104294, $6.95
• Tombow Adhesive, 110755, $3.95

Last Deal of the Week

The final deal of the week is:

CURRENT DEAL OF THE WEEK

Item #	Description	Special Price
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$10.99

It's regularly 15.95 like many of the other punches. It coordinates with the Love You Much stamp set.

Deal of the Week #2

For those of you who have purchased the Big Shot, Stampin' Up! has a deal for you! This week only, you can purchase the super cute Doctor's Bag for $49.99 instead of $69.95! Hope you all had a good 4th!

Thank You

This is not a stamping post so it's a little off my usual topic. It's a thank you to all the soldiers that do their job so that we can do ours in freedom. If you've never seen Bakerella's site, you have to go check her out. If you've seen some of the little cake balls David and I have made on sticks...they are poor copies of her genius! She's make some Thank You cake balls that I just had to share with you! Hope you have a great fourth!

New Catalog today and New Promotions!!!

Hi everyone! It's official...you can order from the new catalog today! Also, in July there are some great promotions.

For starters, every week there will be a "deal of the week" that you can purchase at a discounted price for a limited amount of time. This week it is the Scallop Edge Punch. You can purchase it for $10.99 instead of 15.95!

Second, there is an incredible deal starting July 15th for new demonstrators. You can become a demonstrator for just $85!!! Let me know if you're interested and I'll fill you in on all the deets!

Homemade Envelope Glue

At our class last night, we made our own envelopes. So, of course you need a way to seal it shut. I Googled some envelope glue recipes and I'll share them with you, but I haven't tried any. Here's the first result from Friendship by Mail. They have several recipes:

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE #1 - Licky Sticky Glue from Karen Craig:

Ingredients:

1 tsp Elmer's Glue

1/2 tsp. vinegar

2 drops mint flavoring

WOW.,. is that simple or what? Thank You Karen!

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE #2:

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons white vinegar

(4) 0.1 oz. packets unflavored gelatin

1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or any flavor that you like)

Directions:

Bring vinegar to a boil in a small pan.

Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.

Add extract and stir until mixed.

Brush on thin layer onto back of an envelope flap...Let dry.

Moisten to apply.

Store excess glue in a sealed container and melt again for future use by putting in a pan of warm water.

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE #3:

Bring the vinegar to a boil (18 tablespoons).

Add gelatin (1 small package).

Stir until completely dissolved.

Pour into a small container with a tight seal.

Allow to cool.

When mixture is cool, brush onto handmade envelopes.

Allow to dry.

Wet when ready to seal the envelope. Store the remaining mixture for later!

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE #4:

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons white vinegar 4 1 oz. packets unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or any flavor that you like)

Directions:

Bring vinegar to a boil in a small pan.

Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.

Add extract and stir until mixed.

Brush on thin layer onto back of an envelope flap.

Let dry.

Moisten to apply.

Store excess glue in a sealed container and melt again for future use by putting in a pan of warm water.

They also just suggest putting two sided tape on the envelope then you can remove the backing before sticking it down.

From About.com

Materials Needed:

• 1 Envelope Plain, Unflavored Gelatin
• 4 Tablespoons Water
• 1/2 Teaspoon Light Corn Syrup
• 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon or Peppermint Extract
• Old Paint Brush or Foam Brush

Instructions:
Pour the envelope of gelatin into a small cup with 1 tablespoon of cool water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. In a small pot, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of water. Pour in the gelatin water mixture and stir. Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and then remove it from the heat.

Add the corn syrup to your hot mixture and stir until it is dissolved; then add the lemon or peppermint extract and stir well. Set your glue aside and allow it to cool.

Once your mixture is cool enough to touch, use an old paint brush or a foam brush to apply a thin layer of the glue to your envelope. Let it sit undisturbed until dry. If they start to curl, simply flatten them once the glue is dry by leaving them under a phone book or other heavy object for awhile.

To use your envelope, moisten the back by licking it or dabbing it with a damp cloth, and stick it to paper. The glue can be stored in the refrigerator and should be heated to thin it out when you are ready to use it again.

Let me know how it turns out!

Card Class Tomorrow

Hey guys! I'm looking forward to the class tomorrow! Here's a little sneak peek of what we'll be doing! If you decided to come to my class, you will make this cute box along with 6 cards and matching envelopes from the new In Colors before you can buy them! The class fee is $12, but if you bring a new friend (someone I haven't met), your fee drops to $10! If you'd like to pay with a credit card, you need to purchase using the PayPal button on my previous post about the class. If not, I can take cash and check at the class! Please let me know if you're thinking about coming because I do have limited space. Thanks!

Father's Day Mini Burger Basket

At our club meeting, we made these cute little hamburgers and fries. I copied the fries, fry holder, and basket from Bakerella. You can download them from her site, and drool over her yummy looking hamburgers. I decided to use an easier recipe which I found at Very Best Baking after I had seen them here. I used a wax paper which was waxy on one side and paper on the other to stamp on. I don't know if you can use StazOn on regular wax paper or not, but since mine was paper on one side, my Real Red ink didn't smudge after a few minutes of drying. Hope you try these out!

New Wish List

Hi Guys! I've typed up a wish list complete with page numbers in the new catalog! You can go over to Scribd and sign up (it's free) to download and save to your computer. When you get the new catalog next month, you can wish to your heart's content...I have been! Then you can decided what you want to purchase, if you want to have a workshop to earn some of them free, or give it to your loved ones so that they know what to get you! Check out my right sidebar for the list, or click below.
2009 2010 Catalog Wish List

Stampin' Up YouTube Channel

Take a look at the YouTube channel by Stampin' Up! You can see videos of lots of neat projects! Click here to see!

Last Chance List

I just wanted to remind everyone that you can browse the Last Chance List on Stampinup.com from the front page. It's much easier than looking at the list I showed you last night.

You can browse here.

Country Living Summer Fun

This kit is available for purchase today! You can create cute invitation, food wrappers, and coasters! It will be available until August 31st. You can see the flyer here. The kit is $24.95.

June Card Class

Update! This class has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd.

Hi everyone! Want to see the new In Colors before the catalog comes out!? Come to my June Card class where we'll be making six cards with the new In Colors with coordinating envelopes. We'll also make a cute little box to keep them in. This would be great as a gift or to keep for yourself. The cost of the class is $12, but if you bring a new friend (one that hasn't been to one of my events), your fee drops to $10! (You're friend's fee will still be $12). I'll be posting a sneak-peek picture soon. The class is on June 17th at 6:00 at my house. Please RSVP to me since space is limited!

Options

Class Fee $12.00 Bringing New Friend $10.00

Summer Fun Hostess Bonus

Hostesses who hold a workshop in June will get a bonus! If your workshop is at least $250 up to $400, you will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars! If your workshop is $400 or more, you will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars!!!

Last Chance Accessory List

This is the current status of the Last Chance Accessories. Let me know if you'd like to order any of these or you can use the online ordering 24/7!

Item #	Product Description	Price	Discount	Sale Price	Availability
112735	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
112970	LO MEJOR DE TODO	19.95	0.5	9.98	Available
105143	DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
113888	RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
109044	PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
111364	RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"	8.95	0.5	4.48	Available
106961	STAZON REFILL WHITE	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
114341	COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114316	RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS	13.95	0.5	6.98	Available
111414	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
114351	DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
114338	COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114019	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114317	RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP	12.95	0.5	6.48	Available
102875	HEMP TWINE RED	2.95	0.5	1.48	Available
101259	HEMP TWINE BLACK	2.95	0.5	1.48	Available
113979	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS	7.95	0.5	3.98	Available
114350	DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
111363	RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
111365	RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED	6.95	0.25	5.21	Available
111847	RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
111371	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111373	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111372	RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
113884	RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
114318	RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111374	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111370	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111415	RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
113887	RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111416	RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
111338	NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111879	RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
111277	RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
110730	DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
107272	PUNCH KEY TAG	15.95	0.25	11.96	Available
113980	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111375	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
112010	DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
113991	TASTE OF TEXTILES	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
101399	STIPPLE BRUSHES	6.95	0.25	5.21	Available
112092	BUTTON BOUQUET	7.95	0.25	5.96	Out of stock
112139	NOTES CAROUSEL II	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111336	NOTES SCALLOP II	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111840	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT	2.95			Available
111841	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO	2.95			Available
111843	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE	2.95			Available
111839	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED	2.95			Available
111842	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS	2.95			Available
112161	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS	9.95			Available
112042	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN	9.95			Available
112156	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE	9.95			Available
112150	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT	9.95			Available
112153	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO	9.95			Available
111844	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE	2.95			Available
111836	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED	5.95			Available
111838	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE	5.95			Available
113966	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE	9.95			Available
109123	STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN	3.25			Available
113981	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS	9.95			Available
112157	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE	9.95			Out of Stock
113975	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART	9.95			Available
114037	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER	11.95			Available
113978	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS	9.95			Available
112041	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE	9.95			Available
112468	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS	9.95			Available
111834	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO	5.95			Available
114039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY	11.95			Available
108590	CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12	8.95			Available
111337	NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II	9.95			Available
112471	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET	9.95			Out of Stock
112464	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER	9.95			Available
112006	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II	14.95			Available
111837	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT	5.95			Available
112461	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE	9.95			Out of stoc
113993	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE	11.95			Available
112155	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED	9.95			Available
111353	CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
111348	CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
112172	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY	19.95			Out of stock
100900	GIFT SACKS WHITE	2.95			Available
114605	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS	42.95			Out of stock
102264	COLUZZLE STARTER KIT	19.95			Available
111346	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12	8.95			Available
111835	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS	5.95			Available
111350	CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
105668	TATTOO KIT I	13.95			Out of stock
111349	CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
109231	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS	54.95			Available
111351	CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
112165	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL	19.95			Out of stock
113950	DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE	8.95			Available
111345	CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12	11.95			Available
105669	TATTOO KIT II	13.95			Out of stock
111833	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE	5.95			Available
113936	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES	19.95			Out of stock
111347	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11	7.95			Available
107288	ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE	5.5			Available
104310	CRAFTERS TOOL KIT	39.95			Available
111352	CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11	5.5			Available
113943	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET	19.95			Available
113925	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS	19.95			Available
112179	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES	19.95			Available
113911	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN	19.95			Out of stock
112054	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER	19.95			Out of stock
111253	Blooms & Bulbs	6.5			Available
109684	Doodle	8.5			Available
111257	Happy, Happy Birthday	8.5			Available
109692	Love	6.5			Available
109568	My ABCs	6.5			Available
109682	Perfectly Pretty	6.5			Available
109687	See You Around	8.5			Available
109683	So Swirly	8.5			Available
111260	Something Fishy	8.5			Available
111262	Stems & Silhouettes	8.5			Available
105516	Watercolor Joy	6.5			Available
114528	Embosslit Flower	11.95			Available
116209	Note of Thanks	9.95			Available
116210	Birthdays Count	9.95			Available
112966	Curly Label Bundle*	33.95			Available
115535	Hand Drawn Bundle				Available

* The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog

Country Living Summer Cookout

There are so many exciting things happening right now! Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living to bring us this really cute kit! It will be featured in the Country Living magazine in July. From June 15 to August 31st or while supplies last, you can purchase this kit which includes:

* 8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)
* Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations
* 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)
* 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)
* 24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)
* 4 printed recipe cards
* 5 yards linen thread
* Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
* Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot
* Dig In stamp set (item number 116700)

In addition, Country Living will offer it's magazine to you for $10 for a one-year subscription!

Last Chance Items

It's hard to believe that it's been a month since I've posted! Guess I've been a little busy, but now that it's summer, I'm going to be doing a lot more posting (as soon as I get my house cleaned!). I thought I'd let you know about the items that won't be returning in the next catalog. The new catalog will be released on July 1st. If you'd like to see the last chance list, here it is!

May Promotions

Hey guys! There are three great new promotions for May.

1. When you buy three packs of Designer Series Paper (including Specialty Designer Series Paper) or 12 x 12 textured cardstock, you get an additional pack free!

2. You can buy the new Jumble Alphabet stamp (a sneak peek from the new 09-10 catalog) for 20% off, $35.16 instead of $43.95. It is a set of 52 double mounted stamps.

3. Lastly, you can become a demonstrator for just $75 if you choose the scrapbooking Starter Kit. This kit includes:

(1) Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set (or substitute another stamp set up to $43.95) $42.95
(2) Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95
(3) Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")$11.95
(4) Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad $7.50

Also included are the business supplies that are contained in the regular starter kit. Let me know if you have any questions!

Stamp Club Update

I hope everyone had a great time last night...I did! Remember, please have your order ready by tomorrow, and I'll pick it up from you. The website I was talking to you about last night is here. Go to the gallery and search. You can type in SU and then any stamp set you have or "top note" or "scallop envelope", and you'll see lots of examples using the supplies you already have!

After this week, I'll post some pics of the projects we did last night! Now, I have to go make croquembouche for international day. Wish me luck!

My New Matchbox Die!

The UPS man was good to me today! I got home and had 3 boxes! One of them contained the Bigz Matchbox die, and the other contained the stamp set that goes with them!

In this box (which fit neatly through my Cuttlebug with two sets of B plates), I wrapped four Hershey's miniature candy bars.

Now, I can't wait for tomorrow when I get one more box from the UPS man with all the supplies for the Mother's Day class. See you soon!


SU! Supplies Used:
Tea Party Designer Paper
Bigz Matchbox Die
Matchbox Messages Stamp Set
Pixie Pink Ink
Polka Dot Punches Stamp Set

Hello Stamp Club!

Are you getting ready for Next Monday? I've got some really good projects lined up! One involves homemade treats (with AG's help)! We'll also be making a Mother's Day gift, too.

Now that you have some supplies in your collection, I'd like to challenge you to make something for Monday night. I'm working on something, too. It will give you an "assignment" and it will be neat to see everyone's ideas for how they have used their Stampin' Up! supplies.

If you don't have time to work on one this week or weekend, don't worry, I'm not giving grades for this assignment -- it's just for fun! So see what you can do!

I'm also linking to a neat site that I found called pagemaps. It's a site full of templates for card making and scrapbook pages. Just click on the left side of the page for whatever kind of template you want. Find the site at:

PageMaps

Have fun!

Mother's Day Class

Hi everyone! I'm working on a class project to share with you. It's a class on May 3rd. At the class, we'll be making a cute box and 8 cards with envelopes to go in the box! The cost of the class is $20. If you would like the project, but can't attend the class, I can ship it to you with some instructions.

Options

Class $20.00 Class + Shipping $23.00

Details
Card Class Mother Day 2009

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Stamp Club!

Our next meeting will be Monday, April 27th at AG's house. I'll get everyone the details and directions by next week. Can't wait to see everyone!

Happy Birthday Box/Bag

I used my Bigz Top Note Die to cut out these labels. I don't have a Big Shot yet, but it fits perfectly through my Cuttlebug. I haven't tried the extra long dies, though. I also used an old original Sizzix die for the butterfly.
The stamp is from the Time to party set. I didn't circle my friend's birthday because (A) I didn't want to point out how old,er, young she is (just in case she's sensitive) and (B) she can regift the bag if she wants to!
Sorry again about the color correction...I've got to get better at that. I also used the Tea Party designer paper, cardstock, a 2" scallop circle punch, and certainly celery ink and ribbon.

See you next time!

For You!

This tiny favor box is one that I cut out on my Silhouette. It is a tuck flap closure box. I used thick brown paper (not cardstock). When you cut out these boxes on the Silhouette, it is a good idea to use solid core cardstock as the cut (score) lines will not show as much. I added a curly label with the tiny "with love" stamp from the Yummy SAB set. The flowers are part of a stamp from the Eight Great Greetings.

Happy Easter Box

This is a little box/bag for Easter. When you pull off the ribbon, the flap opens to reveal whatever goodies you decide to put in! I used the bunny stamp from Eight Great Greetings. I cut out the bunny and the sentiment separate. I used the Tea Party designer paper, certainly celery grosgrain ribbon and cardstock. I colored the bunny with the Stampin' Pastels and a blender pen. Sorry about the color on the middle image. I guess I didn't do the color correction very well! Oops!
The designer paper is reversible so the top flap is just the other side of the paper. I love how all of the SU paper, ribbon, and cardstock coordinates!

Little Card

When I got the hostess set, "Comfort Food", I couldn't wait to use it! This little stamp is so cute! I used the Stampin' Pastels and a blender pen to color in the image. I used 1 1/2" and 2" scallop circle punches. I inked the edges of everything and used the Always in Bloom wheel on the inside and the outside of the card.

Halloween Favor

A friend described a little Halloween box to me. After her description, I came up with this.

I got the template from Stampin' Up! After I cut out the box template, inked the edges, and added some punches.

The spider is a Martha Stewart punch and the Boo is a punch I ordered a couple of years ago from Oriental trading company. Then, it had to be punched again, and I used my 1 1/2" scallop circle punch.

Friend Card

This card uses the all holidays stamp set. I also used a Cuttlebug texture plate on the blue cardstock. To make the image "pop" I rubbed it with VersaMark ink. I used pop dots on the sentiment and then added some other embellishment: flower, ribbon, and clear button.

Sneak Peek for Easter!

There is a new Occasions Mini Catalog that you'll be able to order from starting April 1st. The Sneak Peek part is that there are some really cute Easter stamps (and some others) that are available for you to order starting today! Remember, too, that Sale-a-Bration is still going on so that if you spend over $50, you get another selection from the SAB catalog, too!

Here's a list:

Item	Description	Price
113196	An Egg-cellent Easter	$21.95
113262	Wagon Full of Fun	$34.95
113822	Eight Great Greetings	$27.95
115421	Ocho saludos geniales (Spanish Eight Great Greetings)	$27.95
114643	Huit souhaits sympas (French Eight Great Greetings)	$27.95
113833	Egg Hunt Stampin' Around wheel	$6.50

If you'd like to see the flyer with pictures, click here.

Werewolf Party

My husband decided to have a werewolf party. It's a fun game that you play with lots of people. You don't need to buy the game, but if you do, it's easier to play and there are more options. I have even introduced it to my seventh graders when we have downtime, and they love it!

First, David made a letter from "the village mayor" to a "friend" asking the friend to come to town to witness the strange things that are happening in the village. Here's the word document (for some reason the handwritten font didn't come through on the upload) and a picture of the finished product. He cut it out with the paper trimmer then used my creme brulee torch to burn the edges -- the house stunk, but at least the torch is getting some use! :)



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Next, he made some tokens out of polymer clay with a werewolf symbol on them and marked each with a unique letter stamp. The guests are going to bring the tokens with them to the party and the token that is drawn will win a copy of the werewolf game.

Then, he put it in the envelopes and sealed it with red wax. I'll let you know how the party turned out!

February Stamp Club Projects

Hi guys! I've got some pictures of the projects we did on Monday so that you can assemble yours. You'll need to provide a glue stick or SNAIL (the tape adhesive runner). Other than that, you should be able to put it all together without any additional supplies.

The first project we did was a tiny milk-carton style box.

To assemble the box:

1. Pop out the box and discard outer pieces and the pieces inside the handles.
2. Fold along all score lines (the dashed lines).
3. Fold over the small flap and place glue on this flap, then fold over the box to meet the flap. If you need help with this part, let me know.
4. To create the bottom of the box, fold in the flap with the "tongue" first, then the opposite flap. Finally, tuck the remaining two tabs into the slot created.
5. Attach all three circles with the brad then place dimensional adhesives on the back of your flower and attach to the box.
6. Fill with a few small treats and tie the ribbon on, if desired.

Materials used:
Quikutz Silhouette Carton template
Generic textured cardstock
Stampin Up cardstock (pink, green, and white)
Eastern Bloom stamp with Pixie Pink ink
2" scallop punch, 1 1/2" scallop punch, 1" circle punch
Yellow brad, assorted ribbon

The second project was the "Thanks, I needed that card". To assemble this card:

1. Layer the stamped image on the green cardstock.
2. Adhere the cardstock to the pink card.

Materials used:

Stampin Up cardstock (pink, green, and white)
Stamps: Fun and Fast Notes, and Fast Flowers Wheel
Pastels

See you soon!

Hi, everyone!

So, I just created a blog! It only took about 1 minute. I hope that future posting takes about that long, too.

Tonight, we just finished our first ever stamp club, and I think it went really well. I need to work on my photo skills and get my "photo-studio-in-a-cardboard box" out so that I can impress everyone with my scant photography skills.

For those of you that were not able to make it, I'll try to get the instructions on here by Thursday or Friday.

Thanks for stopping by!